Day: November 2, 2014

Scoop cups for filling Sawyer Squeeze Pouches

I have a Sawyer Filter and filling the squeeze pouches to the top can be a pain unless I find the perfect stream every time.  And as far as ponds, lakes or rivers well I can usually barely get them past half or three quarters full.  Maybe I’m missing something but I’ve found the best thing that works for me is a scoop […]

Big South Fork Alum Ford Two Night Frozen Waterfalls Winter Hike 1-31-14 Thru 2-2-14

This was an good winter hike that leaned a little toward a basecamp hiking hike rather than actual backpacking.  It was low mileage and that gave us lots of options as far as where we wanted to day hike.  Not to mention that it’s winter time and everyone and everything moves slower in the winter time so it was a very relaxing trip. We left […]

BIG SOUTH FORK YAHOO FALLS OVERNIGHT BACKPACK LOOP 4-6-13

I’ve been on this trip a few times and thought I’d put up a rough itinerary of the mileage and some high points. It’s a great beginner trip because it isn’t overly strenuous or high mileage.  It’s just about perfect to get someone new out there and give them a taste of the Big South Fork.  Water is readily […]